Applied Human Dignity/Chastity
Chastity is a concept that is commonly misunderstood and misrepresented in our society today.
Fr. Daniel Rivera helps the viewer to understand that chastity is a virtue that helps to guide us and frees us live and love the way that God intended. Included in this video, is a discussion between Nolan Reynolds and Laura Domanico that covers Catholic teaching on the following themes: relationships and sexual issues, sexting, and inappropriate media usage as well as further discussion into chastity.
Featuring:
Reverend Daniel Rivera, Pastor, St. John of God, Central Islip
Mr. Nolan Reynolds, Youth Minister and Chastity Educator
Ms. Laura Domanico, Chastity Educator
Parish Discussion
These questions are meant to be utilize at the parish during program sessions. They are meant to be discussion opportunities between the participants and facilitators/catechists.
Based on what was presented in the video, how would you define chastity in your own words? Were there some key words or phrases that really stood out to you?
St. John Paul II presented teachings through the Theology of the Body. What would you identify as some of the points from that teaching?
How would you define authentic love through your understanding of chastity? How does sexting go against a person’s dignity and the Church’s teaching on chastity?
Fr. Rivera challenges us to keep in mind these words: “Be free, be happy and be chaste”, how do you think you can accomplish this in your life?